Schools
South Johnston Graduate Awarded $14,000 Scholarship
FOUR OAKS, N.C. – A Johnston County student is among 215 recipients statewide selected to receive a Golden LEAF Scholarship, a competitive award designed to support students from rural North…
Johnston County Students Earn State Fair Livestock Scholarships
RALEIGH, N.C. — Two Johnston County students are among 33 North Carolina recipients selected for the 2026 N.C. State Fair Youth Livestock Scholarship Program, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced. Lydia…
West Johnston High Fourth-Quarter Principal’s List & Honor Roll
BENSON, N.C. – West Johnston High School has announced its fourth-quarter Principal’s List and Honor Roll students for the 2025-26 school year. 12th Grade Principal’s List Seniors named to the…
JCC Announces Addition Of Women’s Volleyball Program
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Johnston Community College is expanding its athletics program with the addition of women’s volleyball. The new program will be led by Head Coach Sonya Harriott, who has…
Freedmen’s Schoolhouse To Be Dedicated
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Historic Smithfield Foundation will hold a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Freedmen’s Schoolhouse on Friday, June 19. The ceremony will take place at 11 am…
The Lampe Family Scholarship Celebrates Excellence And Expands Opportunity In Johnston County
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – The Johnston County Education Foundation has announced the establishment of The Lampe Family Scholarship, a powerful new investment in the future of Johnston County’s highest-achieving students,…
Peyton Herring Earns Spot In UNC Morehead-Cain Class of 2030
NEWTON GROVE, N.C. — Whether on the volleyball court, in a classroom leadership role, or volunteering in her community, Peyton Rose Herring has spent her high school years balancing academics,…
Local Grad Earns Two Diplomas, $3M In Scholarships
By Abbie Clavijo Daily Record of Dunn HARNETT COUNTY, N.C. – Mahogany Newkirk has been a trailblazer for much of her high school career. A student at Harnett Early College,…
Downtown Clayton To Celebrate End Of School With Summer Kickoff Party
CLAYTON, N.C. — Families looking to celebrate the end of the school year will have a chance to kick off summer with waterslides, games, music and activities during Downtown Clayton’s…
Hundreds Of Students Cross Stage At JCC Spring Graduation
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Johnston Community College (JCC) celebrated the achievements of its graduates during Commencement on May 19. The College honored the dedication, perseverance, and success of students completing their…
Johnston County Public Schools Hosts Signing Day Celebration For Future Teachers
SMITHFIELD, NC – Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) held its third annual Early Contract Signing Celebration on April 15. This year’s celebration hosted 18 JCPS educators signing one-year contracts in…
Dace Named To NFL’s Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Campbell second year running backs coach Larry Dace III has been named to the NFL’s Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship program for the Tennessee Titans. Designed…
